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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.91, 1,202.62 and 635.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.91, 1,202.62 and 635.61 is: 876.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.91 : 1,202.62 = 635.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.91/1,202.62 = 635.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.91x = 1,202.62 × 635.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.91x = 764,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,397.30/871.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.69

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